The Raising and Care of Guinea Pigs
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The Raising and Care of Guinea Pigs. With sections on - Varieties; Uses of Guinea Pigs; Food and Feeding; Housing; Breeding; Exhibiting; Selling and Shipping; Diseases; Profits in Cavy Raising. The Guinea Pig or Cavy belongs to the rabbit family and is a native of South America. Why they are called Guinea Pigs, no one seems to know, unless their shape suggests a small pig and the name Guinea is a corruption of Guiana, a country in South America. In size, shape and texture of fur they resemble a squirrel or rabbit. They have large bodies, short legs, small feet, no tails and a wide range of colors.
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